They’ve hacked the CIA, the Sun newspaper, the Church of Scientology and a host of other large corporations, sparking a global police crackdown. But who and what are Anonymous? A radical new form of activism – or just bored teenagers? Carole Cadwalladr spoke with some of the ‘hacktivists’ and the experts who tracked them down

NOT quite London’s Palladium, but Dublin’s brand new National Convention Centre came pretty close last night as it hosted an Irish-style Royal Variety Performance to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland.

Jerry Seinfeld is getting £1m (€1.17m) for a one-off stand-up show in London.

A man whose murder conviction was overturned after he spent 14 years in prison has filed a $50m (€39m) lawsuit against New York City, claiming authorities mishandled dozens of cases and failed to train and supervise prosecutors.

TV star Bruce Forsyth attended the unveiling of his own bronze bust at the London Palladium today.

An ecstatic John Otway today said getting his first UK top 10 hit was the most fantastic birthday present he had ever had.